Caerphilly MP Chris Evans is Commonwealth War Graves Commissioner
Mr Evans visited the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) headquarters in Maidenhead on May 13 to receive his warrant of appointment.
The warrant was signed by the King.
He was joined by the Rt.Hon Tom Tugendhat MP, who was also appointed a commissioner.
The CWGC, which has been around for more than 100 years, works on behalf of the governments of the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, and South Africa.
Its main aim is to commemorate the 1.7 million men and women from the Commonwealth who died in the two world wars.
Mr Evans said: "I am greatly honoured to have been appointed by His Majesty, The King, to become a Commonwealth War Graves Commissioner.
"It is vital that we always remember and commemorate the many men and women across the Commonwealth, and across Wales, who sadly died during the First and Second World Wars.
"Future generations need to know and recognise the sacrifices that were made for the many freedoms we enjoy today.
"I look forward to supporting the global work of the CWGC over the coming years to the very best of my abilities."
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